Quincy Newspapers are upgrading their digital transmission system with Harris DiamondCD transmitters. The system features LDMOS, solid-state technology and includes a control cabinet and one to five power amplifier cabinets.

Quincy Newspapers has selected the broadcast communications division of Harris to upgrade the digital transmission system of its flagship station, WGEM-TV/DT in Quincy, Ill., and nine other stations.

WGEM, WSJV, WVVA, WAOW, WQOW, WYOW and WXOW are upgrading their 1.8 kw DHD8 model DiamondCD transmitters to 7.25 kw DHD30 models. Each station also is adding the Harris Apex digital television exciter to its transmitter.

By upgrading their power, the QNI stations are enhancing and augmenting their digital signal coverage areas in preparation for the FCC-scheduled analog phase-out in 2006.

The FAA’s current rules and proposed ban on flight over people, requirement of visual line of sight and restriction on nighttime flying, effectively prohibit broadcasters from using UAS for newsgathering. ~ WMUR-TV General Manager Jeff Bartlett